Some conservatives really ARE really, really crazy

The latest proof the “secular apocalypse” is here? Parents believing the Fisher-Price Little Mommy Cuddle ‘n Coo doll says “Islam is the light.”

Other people claim it says “Satan is King.”

I think I’ll go to my nearest Target and see if one says: “Sarah Palin is smart.”

Then, I’ll KNOW it’s a plot.

This is just the aural equivalent of pareidolia.

Next: Face of Sarah Palin seen in a tortilla.

Stupidity on display in Florida schools

A Florida substitute school teacher does a magic trick, making a toothpick disappear and reappear, and gets accused of wizardry.

No wonder we’re last in science knowledge among developed nations.

First, people in other advanced nations know there is no such thing as wizardry, and generally aren’t in thrall to religious superstitions.

Second, other advanced nations probably don’t have substitute teachers coming in to babysit classes for a day via magic tricks. They pay their regular teachers better, by and large, but, at the same time, expect them to be teaching for 200 or more school days a year.

This is a hobbyhorse of mine.

Compare all the other advanced nations in the world, and what’s the biggest difference between their K-12 equivalents and ours?

On the other hand, if the substitute could make Ben Stein, intelligent design and creationism disappear, I’d hire him full-time.